Purpose Chasers Podcast

Do you currently have someone that you trust with your most audacious goals and dreams? Maybe you’ve been wanting to invest in a mentorship but aren’t sure what direction to take. Or maybe you’ve tried mentorships before but there was no mutual relationship to carry through. What if we were able to rethink how we approached mentorships in a way that allowed us to grow and level up in ways we never thought possible?   This week, I am sharing the power of mentorship and how having my own mentor stretched me to chase after my greatest goals. In this episode, I talk about how I outgrew old mentors and how I set criteria for the best mutual relationship possible. When we are able to be authentic and vulnerable with those we work closely with, we are able to truly step into our greatest purpose. Topics Discussed: The importance of mentorship and how they help us grow How mentors stretch us to take actions beyond our self-limiting beliefs  How to recognize when a mentorship no longer serves you Having a

Each month, we are highlighting different members from our community as well as the Purpose Chasers Academy to reflect on each member’s growth and how they are achieving their greatest goals and dreams. Each of these community highlights is a direct conversation from our Facebook lives.    This week, I am sharing why it took me TWO years to launch the Purpose Chasers Academy and how I am pushing past my self-limiting beliefs. I am also giving a special shout out to each of the members within our community, what they are currently working on, and how they are showing up in the world.    #NotAnotherFacebookGroup ---    Connect with Mark Crandall   Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill their dreams.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers/ Why should you join? Because I want to watch you achieve your g

It’s no surprise that the discussion around teachers often revolves around insufficient pay for the work that they put in day in and day out. Most of us can agree that we need to do a better job of honoring the teachers and educators in our lives. However, what if there was an even deeper issue at hand? What if there was more we could do than offer a simple pay increase? This week, I am talking with former kindergarten teacher turned founder of Happy Teacher Revolution, Danna Thomas as we discuss the importance of mental health and wellness of teachers. Danna believes that to solve the teacher burnout and turnover crisis man teachers face, we must come together as a community and revolutionize how we professionally support educators. Topics Discussed: Why the best school supply is the investment in yourself How to revolutionize how we professionally support educators Why most teachers often suffer from burnout and turnover How self-care practices for teachers create a ripple effect for students --- Connect w

What label are you allowing yourself to be defined by? Is there something from your past that is holding you back from reaching your highest potential? The truth is, we all have instances in our lives that we can allow ourselves to be defined by our circumstances. However, we don’t have to stay in the place of a victim mentality. In fact, we can use our past to rewrite our future.    This week, I am sharing the importance of understanding the difference between being a victim and playing a victim. Once we recognize that we can learn from our past circumstances by understanding the lessons behind them, we are then able to turn up the heat in our lives. I am also sharing one of my go-to practices that helps me redefine what it is that I am truly wanting to strive after in life and how it has allowed me to let go of my own self-limiting beliefs. Topics Discussed: Taking actions against limiting beliefs How the victim mentality cycle keeps you pinned to what you believe  Using your past circums

Have you ever had a near-death experience that left you realizing that there’s more to life than just barely getting by? Maybe you’ve been chasing material things that haven’t given you much joy and you want to experience something more. What if you realized that today was the last day of your life, how would you live your life differently?   This week, I am talking with weightlifting champion, founder of The Attitude Nation, and host of the Red Circle podcast, Jon North about what it means to truly lead a life worth living for. After being pronounced dead for 16 minutes, Jon experienced a spiritual encounter with what he believes to be an angel in Heaven. After coming back to life, Jon now recognizes how precious life is and how to become the best husband and father possible. Listen as we dive into what it’s like to trust God in the process and to fully embrace our identity. Topics Discussed: Why we need to quit putting on a front and admit our mistakes Recognizing the power of faith and our spiritua

Are you the person that you want to be at the end of 2020? Is the way you are currently living your life going to get you to the place you want to be at the end of the next decade? Are the activities that you are currently involved in setting you up for the version of yourself that you want to be at the end of your life? These are the questions that we all need to ask ourselves when it comes to achieving our version of success.    This week, I am sharing the sacrifices that I made in the past to ensure that I am currently living up to my greatest potential. When we truly sit with the life that we want for ourselves and honestly look at the way we are living our lives, often times we find that we aren’t where we need to be. In order to find our own path to success, we must first lay down the things that are holding us back.    Topics Discussed: What I gave up in order to live my life to the fullest Why we need to evaluate our current lifestyle choices How to change your daily habits to set

Do you struggle with the belief in yourself to grow into the person you want to become? What does the best version of yourself look like? You have major dreams and goals, but what’s holding you back? Odds are, you are allowing self-limiting beliefs to hold you back from truly stepping into you were called to be. But what if we could harness the power to change our own reality?   This week, I am talking with Dennis Perrin, painter, and founder of The Perrin Method™. As we discuss Dennis’ love for painting and art, we begin to unfold the idea of energy being all around us. Dennis tells us that we are all made of energy and that we have the power to create our own reality. You have the power already within you, you just need to have the belief in yourself to get there.    Topics Discussed: How everything in life is a form of energy Understanding the power of energy and how to create our reality How self-limiting beliefs inhibit growth in our minds and in our lives Learning the power of choice an

Have you ever wondered how to turn a NO into a YES? Maybe you are wanting to land a spot as a guest speaker at a huge event but the opportunity hasn’t yet presented itself. Or maybe you are trying to sell your product to a major company, but you haven't yet had a breakthrough. Regardless of how many times you’ve heard the word “no”, what if there was a way to redefine the meaning?    This week, I am sharing my strategy on how to turn a no into a yes with one simple mindset shift. When we begin to provide value to other people outside of our own community, we are then able to cultivate even stronger relationships. In fact, once we actively show up for others, “no” doesn’t get the final say. If you’ve ever been told “no” after chasing your dreams, this episode is for you.    Topics Discussed: Why we need to shift our mindset from a “no” to a “not now” How to strategize a plan on how to show up in someone else’s world Why adding value to other communities is beneficial for everyone --- 

Have you ever desired to reach a certain level of success only to feel like something is missing when you get there? Maybe it’s a financial goal that you’ve been working towards for years but deep down, there’s something much bigger tugging at your heart. Maybe you’ve met all your financial needs and there’s something you’re still striving for but not quite sure how to reach it.  This week, I am sharing with you how to gain confidence and belief in yourself to achieve your version of success. Gone are the days of coaches and business leaders promising empty success. My intention is to show you how you can implement the life skills you need to level up in your career farther than just your financial goals.  Topics Discussed: The number one ingredient for success  Why the finish line isn’t just about meeting a quota How to find the confidence and belief in yourself Why setting goals isn’t enough for the end result ---  Connect with Mark Crandall Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Faceboo

Ever wondered how we can truly impact our future generation? It’s not by answering every question for them or doing every hard task for them, it’s by allowing them to think deeply and think freely. It’s when we allow children to discover their own identity do we instill purpose into their lives. When children grow up with a hero mentality instead of a victim mentality, children are far more equipped of creating positive change out in the world. This week, I am talking with the co-founder of Acton Academy, Laura Sandefer, as we dive into what it means to disrupt the traditional model of school. As we dive into why the traditional system is failing our future leaders, we dig deeper into how we can raise leaders. Life isn’t always easy but when we allow children to discover themselves through the process, we create room for innovation and growth to its fullest capacity. Topics Discussed: Why the traditional system of education is failing our future leaders What happens when we shift from a victim mentality to a

Did you know that a small coffee bean has the best taste because it has to withstand the most pressure? The smaller the coffee bean, the more body, and flavor it has due to the maturation process. The more struggle a small coffee bean has, the more potential it has in becoming the best tasting cup of coffee. You may be wondering how this applies to our personal struggles and how we can overcome them. This week, I am sharing an experience I had at a local coffee shop where I discovered the importance of a small coffee bean. As opposed to a bigger coffee bean that doesn’t have to undergo a major maturation process, the smaller coffee bean has more room for growth. When it comes to our hardships, we can apply this analogy to overcome any obstacle before us to become the best version of ourselves. Topics Discussed: Understanding the benefit of hardship Why small beans make the most impactful cup off coffee How a simple coffee analogy changed my outlook on life Why hardships and struggles strengthen our character

Ever wondered why it seems like those who give back are some of the happiest of people? Maybe you’re feeling down around the holidays from past experiences that left negative emotions. Or maybe you’re feeling stuck when it comes to receiving from other people. One of the best ways to beat the holiday blues or to truly live an abundant life is by showing up and giving back to other people.  This week, I am sharing how I got through my seasonal depression by shifting my mindset from focusing on myself to truly giving back to others. After I started blessing those around me, I started to realize that it’s not about what others can do for me, it’s what I can do for others that truly matters. When we start focusing on how we can show up and provide value back into the world, we begin to step into our true blessings.  Topics Discussed: How to bring value to others without selfish motives attached Why genuinely showing up for others allows us to live more purposeful lives How the abundance mindset changes

Are you fed up with setting New Year’s Resolutions only to find yourself exactly where you started months later? Are you tired of setting goals each New Year only to have given up just a couple of months later? The truth is, setting goals for ourselves isn’t the problem. The real struggle is the follow-through.  This week, I’m sharing why New Year’s Resolutions are BS and what you can do to ensure success for the New Year. Of course, we all have goals of what we want to accomplish in life, but very few of us have a game plan for taking action.  Topics Discussed: Why most people never achieve their New Year’s Resolutions  How to set structure for follow-through Why accountability keeps you on track of your goals How to set intentions that set you up for success ---  Connect with Mark Crandall Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill

Have you ever wanted to level up in your business or in your relationships? Are there areas where you could be putting in more work to get the results you’ve always dreamed of? What is stopping you from getting out of your own way? Our guest this week, best selling author of Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod shares with us how he was able to take back ownership of his life after multiple near death experiences. Hal teaches us that by implementing daily changes in our lives, we give ourselves the tools to create the life we want to live.  Topics Discussed: How to connect and add value to other people’s lives Understanding the responsibility you have over your own life How to show up and create your own miracles Implementing Level 10 changes to reach the Level 10 success in your life Connect with Hal Elrod Website: www.HalElrod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yopalhal/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hal_elrod/ ---  Connect with Mark Crandall Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook grou

Do you ever feel stuck in setting goals for yourself? Maybe you have dreams of being a public speaker and an author or have dreams of running your own fitness facility. However, you often feel bombarded with the different responsibilities and a million ideas constantly running through your mind at any given moment. Regardless of what your goals and dreams look like, you have a pretty good idea of where you want to be but you just don’t know how to get there.  This week, I am sharing with you how I clear the clutter in my own mind by breaking down step-by-step how I plan out my goals and take action. I know how easy it is to get in the habit of being bogged down by different goals and dreams and responsibilities that I forget to sit down and make a game plan for myself. But there is good news. You can clear the clutter in your own mind and achieve your dreams. You just have to shift the way you think about your goals.  Topics Discussed: How being disorganized leads to procrastination  Learning

Ever left a business conference feeling inadequate or feeling like you need to be doing more because of someone else’s accomplishments? Or maybe you decided to continue your education solely because you wanted more stature and to prove yourself worthy of your cohorts. If the conferences you are attending aren’t leaving you feeling empowered or if your master’s or doctorate degree isn’t fulfilling your joy, you may be chasing someone else’s carrots.  This week, I am sharing with you how chasing other people’s goals and dreams only leave you spiraling down a rabbit hole. For most of us, we have a specific level of success we want to achieve in our lives. We all have passions we feel called to but how often do we allow someone else’s goals and passions dictate our own future? Topics Discussed: How FOMO leads to self-destruction Why you need to stop chasing other people’s carrots How attending conferences can stifle your goal setting What it takes to achieve a high level of self-actualization ---  Joi

Why do you do the things you do? Maybe you want to support your family and be able to spend more time at home. Or maybe you want to make a positive impact on those around you and become an expert in your field. Regardless of your “why”, we all have a purpose for our lives. However, very few of us know where to find it.  This week, I am sharing with you how I reframed my mindset to find my true purpose in life. And I want to be able to help you do the same. For some of us, this means financial freedom or a flexible schedule to be able to do more of the things we truly enjoy. If your Friday morning commute to work doesn’t excite you, this episode is for you.  Topics Discussed: The true definition of purpose and how to find it Understanding your why when it comes to making an impact Reframing your mindset to find your purpose ---  Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and cha

Have you ever wanted to chase your dreams but felt stuck in your current situation? Maybe you recognize the calling in your life but you have self-limiting beliefs holding you back from fully reaching the future you want to live. The truth is, we all have a calling in our lives to be the greatest version of ourselves. However, few of us really know how to implement healthy habits into our daily routine to get to that level of greatness. This week, I am launching season two of Purpose Chasers and this season I am diving deeper into what those habits look like and how to activate your personal level of greatness. I’m sharing why I originally began Purpose Chasers and how I overcame barriers to conquer my dreams. You have a calling on your life for greatness and I want to show you how to get there.  Topics Discussed: Why I started Purpose Chasers The Vision for Season 2 Overcoming barriers to conquering your dreams ---  Connect with Mark Crandall Website: https://markcrandall.net LinkedIn:

This week, I am sharing some announcements for Purpose Chasers and a new direction I feel led to. No, Purpose Chasers isn’t going anywhere. I’m actually renewing for a Season 2 in the Winter. However, I want to fill you in on my new show, Addiction Treatment 101. I discuss why I decided to start this new podcast and what new ideas I have in store for Purpose Chasers.  Topics Discussed: Season 2 Announcement New direction where God is leading me Addiction Treatment 101 podcast launch ---  Connect with Mark Crandall, LMSW, LCDC If you or someone you know is seeking freedom from addiction please visit www.addictiontreatment101.com or call (512) 200-8400 to schedule a free family consultation. Website: www.addictiontreatment101.com YouTube: (coming soon) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/addictiontreatment101 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/addictiontreatment101/ Email: info@addictiontreatment101.com

What does success look like to you? Forget what success looks like to other people, but what does success truly look like to you? Odds are, you probably haven’t fully grasped what it is you’re really chasing after. Or maybe you have goals and ambition but you don’t know exactly how to get there. Our guest this week, creator of Stronger Mommy, Chantelle Turner, shares with us how she was able to redefine the stigma of special needs children by creating an online community where parents are able to embrace their stories and share each other’s journey. We discuss the mental barrier of comparison and success, as well as how to chase after the life you want to live. Chantelle also talks to us about how we can learn to be problem solvers throughout our industries and create opportunities to grow within our passions. Topics Discussed: Changing the narrative from “disability” to “different ability” Why comparison steals your ability to chase after your dreams How to define your own version of success Why mone